Why Choose Pelling

Who We Are

LL Pelling is a full-service asphalt contractor providing a full spectrum of services to industrial, commercial, and municipal customers in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas. We’ve been in business since 1948, providing quality asphalt, concrete, chip seal, and line striping services for customers all over Eastern Iowa.

The ll pelling advantage

Our ability to coordinate and manage many parts of your project simultaneously is what sets us apart from other companies. We help you streamline your project – limiting the need for multiple contractors and conflicting schedules.

Our Guiding Principles

Integrity

It’s a matter of trust. At LL Pelling, it doesn’t matter if you’re an employee, customer, or a community member; we’re all on the same team. We conduct business ethically and honestly. Our interactions promote trust and respect to ensure strong ongoing relationships.

safety

It’s not just about getting the job done; it’s about getting it done safely. LL Pelling is committed to the safety of its employees, customers, and the general public. It’s easy to talk the talk, but at LL Pelling we walk the walk and our records prove it.

Quality

It’s about combining workmanship with quality materials and the latest technologies. LL Pelling hires and develops top-industry talent. We use quality materials and our equipment is the best in the industry. Our workmanship lasts because we don’t cut corners on quality.

Hire Us for Our:

experience

Our employees have an average tenure of 12 years - the national average is 4.2 years

Estimators have an average of 24 years of experience with LL Pelling

Superintendents, who manage Foremen, have an average of 39 years of experience with LL Pelling

service

LL Pelling is a “One Stop Shop” for all your asphalt needs from site grading and paving, to asphalt parking lot and line striping services

We price, plan, and perform exceptional work using industry-proven techniques and the highest quality materials

reputation

Winner of state and national awards for quality, innovation and design

LL Pelling and our employees actively sponsor events and give back to the community

We are a member of NAPA, APAI, AGC Iowa, AGC America and the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce

equipment

We use the newest technology in our asphalt plants and equipment

We perform regular and preventative maintenance on all owned and operated equipment

We employ 7 full-time mechanics to service our equipment and trucks

Materials

We design and produce our own mixtures to meet project specifications

We maximize the use of recycled products in our mixes

We perform quality control testing and inspection at our state-of-the-art laboratory in North Liberty

We employ state certified lab technicians

Safety

We employ a full-time Safety Director

We run a drug and alcohol-free work environment

LL Pelling is fully licensed, bonded, and insured

We are the winner of the AGC Recognition of Safety Excellence Award (ROSE) four years in-a-row

"LL Pelling Co. has completed many projects for me over the past 15 years. They always exhibit the highest quality of workmanship. NO matter what the scope of work might involve, you are sure to receive a finished product which meets or exceeds all your specifications." - Doug Smith, Construction Supervisor, Cedar Rapids Community School District